"... her sophisticated sense of movement counterpoint sustained interest in her formal patterning."

– Lewis Segal, LA Times

"Seda is a poetic genius."

– Jodie Gates, Vice Dean/Director, Glorya Kaufman School of Dance

"Aybay displayed choreographic flair and a cutting-edge sensibility."

– Victoria Looseleaf, LA Times

"Kina is a powerful and intense work... ."

– Jeff Slayton, See Dance

"Kybele Dance Theater performed … for an entranced audience."

– Michael Ray, Santa Monica Mirror

"As each couple danced, you seemed to be watching a summary of a complex relationship swiftly,
lightly impressed upon your consciousness."

– Lewis Segal, LA Times

"Plunging squats, deeply arching backs and lush turns ..."

– Claudia La Rocco, New York Times

"I have been to to the westside’s Theatre Raymond Kabbaz on several occasions over the past few years, and I have never saw it so packed as it was for last week’s performance by Kybele Dance Theatre!!!"

– Karen Salkin, itsnotaboutme.tv

"Seda Aybay’s work is rich with movement, purpose and thought-provoking images. "

– Jeff Slayton, LA Dance Chronicle

"... the movement was all so beautiful ..."

– Karen Salkin, itsnotaboutme.tv

"Kina has beautiful moments and extraordinary dancing."

– Jeff Slayton, LA Dance Chronicle

"Aybay shone throughout the piece, using her breath as an intense extension of her physicality ... that shook me to my core; and, her performance was matched by the rest of the cast."

– Taliah Mancini, LA Dance Chronicle

"...impressive technicality ..."

– Taliah Mancini, LA Dance Chronicle

"[Seda Aybay] is a beautiful dancer with a commanding presence."

– Jeff Slayton, LA Dance Chronicle

"The entire company was technically stunning and impassioned in their performance ..."

Workshops:

Classes:

Santa Monica College Classes

Fall 2018 Aug 27 - Dec 17

DANCE 10, Fundamentals of Dance Technique 2 units

Transfer: UC, CSU

Prerequisite: None.

This course places emphasis on the fundamental training necessary for success in a variety of dance and movement styles for dance students of all levels. Movement principles from sources including anatomy, biomechanics and rehabilitation will be utilized to improve body alignment, core stabilization, breath support and other aspects of technique in key dance movement patterns. Students will demonstrate proper body alignment, learn human anatomy as it pertains to the moving body, analyze different principles of movement emphasizing time, space and effort as well as enhance the mind-body connection through somatic principles.

DANCE 41, Contemporary Modern Dance I 1 unit

Transfer: UC, CSU

Prerequisite: None.

This course is a beginning level of modern dance technique with an emphasis on body alignment/placement, an introduction to body awareness, movement in space, and modern dance terminology. Technique, placement and creative experiences, along with correct body alignment and stance will be stressed throughout the semester. Stretching exercises to improve and enhance each dancerÂ¿s strength, limberness and flexibility will be included.

DANCE 45, Contemporary Modern Dance 5 2 units

Transfer: UC, CSU

Prerequisite: None.

Advisory: Dance 44 or equivalent experience.

This course is an intermediate-advanced modern dance technique, continuation of dance 44. The ability to transfer, invert and do phrases in retrograde, as well as use dynamic physicality (high energy changes in levels and dynamics) is explored. Repertory excerpts are also included in this course. This class is designed to prepare students for stage performance experience.This class is intended for dance majors.

Open Classes

Seda Aybay's modern class is focused on quick weight shift, use of momentum, alignment, and strengthening through fusing the control release technique with Horton vocabulary. The class begins with a center warm up designed from a classical approach to dance through various exercises to bring the fundamentals back to the body. After an extensive floor stretch, it continues with series of off-centered turns and jumps across the floor. Applying all the class materials, a short combination is taught at the end emphasizing performance qualities.

YGSB Program Classes

YGSB Program classes are designed for the students who attend the program. For more info, click here

Auditions:

Kybele Dance Theater is currently seeking male and female contemporary dancers for its 2017-2018 season of local, national, and international paid performances. Free company classes, master classes and special discounts will be available for company members.

We are looking for athletic, technically-skilled, classically-trained contemporary dancers with floor work and ballet experience. Dancers need to have a positive personality, captivating stage presence and expressive musicality.